M/S PRUDHVI MINERAL CORPORATION
CORPORATION (VIOLATION)
Approved ToR Lr. No:
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2022
M/S PRUDHVI MINERAL CORPORATION – 12.226 Ha
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
OF
M/S PRUDHVI MINERAL CORPORATION (VIOLATION)
(Mining of Gravel)
V. V. Raghava Reddy, Managing Partner D. No: 27-1-1471, 3
rdStreet,
Adithya Nagar, Nellore, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh – 524001
Site Address
Lease Area: 12.226 Ha Sy. No. 57
Kandalapadu (V), Venkatachalam (M) SPSR Nellore District,
Andhra Pradesh - 524320 Production Capacity Gravel – 414855 m
3/Annum
Baseline Data Collected: 13.03.2022 to 12.06.2022
Approved ToR Lr. No: SEIAA/AP/MIN/VIO/NLR/6/2022/4390-
Sector: 01 – Mining of Minerals, Cat – B1 (Violation)
PREPARED BY
H.O:Block-B, B-1, IDA, Autonagar -12,Vishakapatnam
0891-2755528, Fax: 0891-2755529, E-mail: [email protected] QCI NABET & NABL Accredited & Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M/S PRUDHVI MINERAL CORPORATION (VIOLATION)
V. V. Raghava Reddy, Managing Partner Street,
524001
Kandalapadu (V), Venkatachalam (M) SPSR Nellore District,
524320
/Annum
13.03.2022 to 12.06.2022
-1282, Dated: 04.08.2022 (Violation)
Vishakapatnam
mail: [email protected]
& Recognized by MOEF&CC, New Delhi.
2 1.0 INTRODUCTION
M/s Prudhvi Mineral Corporation, Managing Partner: Sri V.V. Raghava Reddy has been granted a quarry lease for Gravel mine over an extent of 12.226 Ha, in Sy.No.57, of Kandalapadu Village, Venkatachalam Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh for a period of 5 years vide Proceedings No:5714/Q5/2013, Dt:08.11.2013 by DDM&G, Guntur and the same was executed by ADM&G, Nellore, for a period of 5 years w.e.f 29.11.2013 to 28.11.2018 vide Proceedings No: 6418/Q2007, Dt: 29.11.2013.
Further the applicant has filed 1st Renewal of quarry lease application on date:
21.07.2018 within the stipulated period as required under Sub rule – (2) of Rule-13 of APMMC Rule, 1966. Later, the ADM&G, Nellore requested for the submission of statutory clearances for the grant of quarry lease 1st renewal for Gravel with lease period validity up to 31.03.2023vide Letter No. 4235/RQL/2018, Dated:20.05.2022.
The Mining Plan was approved by DDM&G, Nellore vide Letter. No.
944/MP/Gravel/NLR/2022, Dated: 30.05.2022.
As per MoEF&CC Notification S.O. 804 (E) 14.03.2017, the project attracts violation as the proponent has started the work onsite without obtaining prior EC as per EIA notification – 2006. The proponent has executed the existing mine without EC and presently the mine has suspended its operations and will resume Gravel production after obtaining all necessary permissions.
Presentation of TOR under violation has been made before the SEAC, Andhra Pradesh committee and the TOR has been issued by SEIAA, AP vide order no:
SEIAA/AP/MIN/VIO/NLR/6/2022/4390-1282, Dated: 04.08.2022 for conducting public hearing.
In order to fulfill the further necessary requirements for obtaining the Environmental Clearance for this mining activity, the proponent has initiated steps to carryout required Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study in and around the mine lease area.
3 This assessment is performed to identify the likely Environmental Impacts and based on the findings an effective Environmental Management Plan is in place as per the EIA Notification 2006 general guidelines and the revised Model TOR outlined for Mining projects and approved ToR’s. The standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) will be met and adhered to.
This study covers an area surrounding the mine area with a radial distance of 10 km from the mine lease. The baseline monitoring was carried out during the Period of 13.03.2022 to 12.06.2022.
1.1 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT SITE
The mining area is located in Sy.No.57, of Kandalapadu Village, Venkatachalam Mandal, SPSR Nellore District, Andhra Pradesh. The mine area is located at a distance of 8.49 km from the district headquarters, Nellore.
The mine lease area falls under the Toposheet No. 57 N/15 bearing Topo sheet details.
Topo sheet No. : 57N/15
Latitude : 14°21'37.75069"N to 14°21'43.06938"N Longitude : 79°52'20.80655"E to 79°52'22.89515"E
The nearest railway station is Venkatachalam Railway Station at 6.67km from the mine location.& nearest airport is Tirupath International Airport at 87.44 km from the mine lease area.
Details about Project site:
Name of the project M/s Prudhvi Mineral Corporation Mining of Gravel
Extent 12.226 Ha
Production Capacity Proposed Production:
Gravel – 414855 m3 /Annum Location of the project
District & State SPSR Nellore & Andhra Pradesh
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Mandal Venkatachalam
Village Kandalapadu
General climatic conditions
Maximum Temperature 20°C Minimum Temperature 38°C Annual average rain fall 1084 mm General location details
Nearest Habitation Kandalapadu Village is at a distance of 0.35 km due NE.
Nearest town Venkatachalam Mandal is at a distance 6.18 km.
District headquarters Nellore at a distance of8.49 km
Nearest railway station Venkatachalam Railway station at a distance of 6.67 km Nearest Airport Tirupathi International Airport at 87.44 km
Archaeological/Historically important site
None within 10 km radius
Infrastructure Facilities Hospitals, schools and community facilities are available at Venkatachalam Mandal.
Sanctuaries/National parks None within 10 km radius
Nearest Water Bodies One first order originating from the mine area.
Penna Rever Canal - 0.25 km East
Kandalapadu Village Pond - 0.41 km-SE
Kasumuru Cheruvu -2.74km-SW
Appayyakandriga Village Pond – 2.82km - NW
Kanupuru Cheruvu -4.15 km-SE
Sidda Cheruvu – 8.0 km –NW
Indira reservoir -9.26 km-NE
Vadlapudi Lake – 8.88 km-SW
Pedda Vagu – 7.28 km-SW
TurakaKalva -6.74 km-South
Nearest RF/PF Kasumuru Reserve Forest- 0.18 km –West
Forest NoC has been obtained from DFO, Nellore vide Rc. No: 75/2020F11; Dt: 22.03.2021
Kanupuru West Reserve Forest- 1.37km - East
Kakuturu Reserve Forest- 3.06km - NE
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Chemudugunta Reserve Forest- 3.68km - NE
Ambapuram Reserve Forest- 6.34km - NE
Nellore Reserve Forest- 5.27km - North
Dontali Reserve Forest- 4.60km - North
Amancharla Reserve Forest- 3.98km - North
Kondlapudi Reserve Forest- 7.68km - NE
Mopuru Reserve Forest- 8.25km - NW
Mopuru South Extension Reserve Forest- 6.71 km - NW
Marupuru Reserve Forest- 4.70km - NW
Biradavolli Reserve Forest- 7.10 km – SW
Palicherlapadu Reserve Forest- 6.20km – W
Vadlapudi Reserve Forest- 5.84km – SW
Kuricherlapadu Reserve Forest- 5.83 km – SW
Cherukmudi Reserve Forest- 5.97km – SE
Kanupuru Reserve Forest- 6.64km – SE
Sarvepalli Reserve Forest- 9.25km –SE
Kantepalli Reserve Forest- 7.45km – East
6 TOPO MAP AROUND 10 KM RADIUS
7 1.2 DETAILS OF PRODUCTION
The firm intends to extract the Gravel production for the tune of 414855 m3@100%
recovery during the mining scheme period. It this quarry will be carried out in the entire lease area. During the mining period it is proposed to exploit Gravel from the existing lease area with an average bench height 1.5 m and width will be more than bench height.
YEAR WISE PRODUCTION
Year Volume (m3)
Sealable Gravel
@100% Recovery (m3) 1st year
(2022-2023) 414855 414855
Total 414855 414855 Average 414855 414855
MINEABLE RESERVES
The reserves are estimated through cross sectional method. Sixteen number of Geological cross Sections are drawn at an average interval of 30 m for Gravel reserves. These sections are designed as A-A' to P-P', the volume of gravel will be arrived from multiplying the sectional area with Cross sectional influence of the respective sectional line. And the recovery from the gravel ore body considered as 100%. The area of cross section was taken by deducting 7.5 mts buffer area at both sides. Thus the area of cross section will be mineable only.
Life of Mine for Gravel:
Geological Reserves : 455490 m3
Reserves blocked under 7.5 m buffer zone : 36210 m3 Reserves Blocked under Safety Slopes : 4425 m3 Total Blocked Reserves : 40635 m3
Mineable Reserves : 414855 m3
Sealable Reserves @100 % Recovery : 414855 m3
Annual Production : 414855 m3
Life of Mine : 414855 /414855
= 1 Year
8 1.3 MINING PROCESS
The proposed annual production of Gravel is 414855 m3 /Annum. The mining operations will be carried out by semi mechanized opencast method of mining. Gravel mineral by nature it is soft and loose in formation, hence no need of any type of drilling & blasting.
The operations will involves only digging by excavators and directly loads into the tippers/ tractors. The same will be transporting to destination. The excavation will be carried with bench height 1.5 meters and width will be more than bench height. Haul road gradient will be 1: 16.
1.4 EXTENT OF MECHANIZATION
The project is for mining of Gravel. For this mine the following machinery will be installed or purchased by the proponent.
Table 2.8 List of Machinery details
S. No Machinery No. of
Units
1 Excavator (Hire) 3
2 Tippers (Hire) 6
3 Water tanker 1
1.5 PROPOSED MANPOWER
By this existing project many people will be benefited for their livelihood and get employment in this remote area.
Employment Details S. No. Description No.’s
1 Mines Manager 1
2 Mine Supervisor 1
3 Excavator operators 6
4 Tipper drivers 10
5 Drivers 1
6 Un -Skilled workers 10
7 Watchman 1
Total 30
9 1.6 WATER SUPPLY
Around 11.5 KLD of water will be required for the project activity. Water requirement will be met through water tankers from nearest village. Water is required in the mine for wet drilling, spraying on the roads and working faces to suppress the dust and for drilling by wet jacket method. Also a small quantity of drinking water is required.
1.7 BASELINE DATA
The study area covers an area of 10km radius around the mining site. The study includes detailed characterization of various Environmental components such as Air, Water, noise, Land and Socio-Economic within the study area.
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY AREA
To assess the existing base line data of Air, Water, Noise, Land and Socio- economic environment.
To evaluate the beneficial and adverse impacts of the mining activity.
To prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) detailing control technologies and measures to be adopted for minimizing the impacts and improving the Environmental Quality.
To predict the incremental levels of pollutants in the study area due to the mining activity.
To prepare post mining programme for monitoring and regulating Environmental parameters.
1.7.1 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS:
Air Environment:
To know the existing ambient air quality, Eight sampling stations with in Core and buffer zone were identified and monitored for pollutants like, Particulate Matter – 10 (PM10), Particulate Matter – 2.5 (PM2.5), SO2, NOx and Free Silica. For this sampling calibrated through samplers of PM2.5 & PM10 dust samplers.
The Ambient air quality measured at mine site and surrounding stations with in the study zone showed the following maximum and minimum concentrations of the pollutants-
10 It may be seen that all the parameters i.e., PM 10, PM 2.5, SO2 and NOx are well within the range of 24 hr average of National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
1.7.2 Noise Pollution:
The Leq day noise level at the exisitng mine site is 30.8 dB (A) which is within the standard limit of Industrial area i.e. ~75 dB (A). During night the Leq night noise level is 23.5 dB (A) which is also within the night-time noise standard limit of 70.0 dB (A).
The noise levels ranges between 65.4 – 50.2dB(A) during day time and 53.2 – 38.2 dB(A) during night time which is also within the standard limit for residential area.
1.7.3 Water Environment:
Ground water samples are collected from eight locations and surface water from four locations. All these samples are free from colour and pollutants.
Summary of Ground water:
During the study period, the pH of the groundwater was found varying between 7.23 and 7.51. The pH values for all the samples collected in the study area during study period were found to be within the acceptable limits.
The TDS of all the samples were below the permissible limit of 2000 mg/l.
The Chloride levels in the groundwater samples collected in the study area were ranging from 150-223mg/l
In the groundwater samples collected from the study area, the hardness was found to be varying from 234 mg/l to 311mg/l.
In the groundwater samples of study area the fluoride values were found to be within a range of 0.43mg/l to 0.67mg/l.
All the heavy metals in all samples were found to be below the permissible limits.
Summary of surface water:
pH of the surface water collected was neutral with pH ranging from 6.9 -7.4
TDS was found to be 357 mg/l to 431mg/l. The tolerance limit of 1,500 mg/l as per IS:2296
Total hardness was found to be 207mg/l to 274mg/l
Presence of Nitrate was recorded as 5.5 mg/l to 6.8mg/l
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DO was observed as 5.1mg/l to 5.8mg/l
Total coliform in water was 300 MPN/100ml to 500 MPN/100ml. The likely source of bacteriological contamination was due to the proximity to residential area
All the heavy metals were found to be within below detectable limits.
1.7.4 LAND ENVIRONMENT:
Soil survey was carried out at 5 locations to assess the soil characteristics which include both physical and chemical details.
Land Use Pattern:
The project covers a total ML area of 12.226 hectares of Govt. land. During the ensuing plan period an area of 11.159 hectares of land will be brought under mining, in addition to the already existing mining area whereas a total of 1.067hectares of buffer land will be undisturbed.
The remaining area shall be put to use in the future basing on the demand for Gravel.
1.7.5 FLORA & FAUNA:
No endangered species are found in the study area. No schedule – I species are found within 10km radius from the mining project site.
1.7.6 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT:
The operation of the mining activity could result in elevation of living standards of the people in nearby villages as it will generate work for the unemployed and further will result in the upliftment of their socio-economic status. The Management of M/s Prudhvi Mineral Corporation has proposed to give preference to local people for recruitment of personal for mining operation. Therefore the impact on socio-economic Environment could be beneficial.
1.8 RECLAMATION & REHABILITATION
The total mine lease area is about 12.226 Ha. During the ensuing plan period an area of 11.159 Ha of land will be mined out during mining and 1.067 Ha of land will be kept as 7.5 m wide safety zone. Since it is envisaged that the quarry will be operate for at most for 1years, no back filling is proposed during the lease period. After removal of mineral the benches below the surface level the top benches will be applied with top soil and developed with grass and plantation. The pits created will be used as rain water harvesting structure. A stretch of 1.0km is proposed for green belt along the approach road.
12 1.9 PROJECT SCHEDULE AND COST ESTIMATES
The project cost is about 58.0Lakhsand EMP capital cost Rs. 6.0 Lakhs and recurring cost as Rs 4.1 Lakhs per annum.
1.10 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Environment Management Plan envisaged for this mining activity is described hereunder with a strong commitment to follow best environmental practices to reduce the negative implication to make this project a sustainable development endeavor.
Environment Management Plan (EMP) is required to ensure sustainable development in the study area of the Mine Lease Area.
Air Environment:
Mitigation measures proposed to maintain the air quality are as follows:
Regular water sprinkling to suppress the dust on haul roads, service roads and mining face by truck mounted water tankers.
Grading of haul roads, service roads time to time, to remove the accumulated dusty material will be done.
Development of Green belt all around Plant and along mining area boundary.
Periodical monitoring of air quality to take steps to control the pollutants.
Noise Environment
There will be intermittent noise levels due to vehicular movement and trucks loading.
However the impact of noise on the surrounding area is likely to be minimal and appropriate mitigation measures will be adopted accordingly.
Control Measures
The Management Plan for controlling noise pollution is envisaged as follows.
Selection of suitable machinery and equipment,
Proper mounting of equipment,
Providing noise insulation/padding wherever practicable and
Machinery will be fitted with properly designed noise acoustic silencers.
Proper maintenance and periodic lubrication of noise generating parts of the machines.
Provision of thick plantation in and around the mine is planned in order to reduce the noise and prevent it from reaching to surrounding habitation area.
13 Water Environment
There will not be any waste water generation except domestic waste water, therefore no post waste water monitoring required.
Water Pollution Management
There is one stream originating from the mine lease area. Safety measures like construction of contour trench will be provided if needed so as to not to disturb the water course.
The mine pit water collected due to rains will be utilized for water spraying on the haul roads and for watering plantation.
This water will be harvested for utilization in plantation watering, spraying on the haulage roads and mineral and waste dumps.
1.11 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
The company management shall give preference to local people through both direct and indirect employment.
It will provide ample opportunity to the locals to up-lift their living standards by organizing events that propagate mutual benefits to all, such as health camps, awareness campaigns, donations to poorer sections of society and downtrodden.
Educational needs of the region will be improved by encouraging the workers to allow their children to attend schools.
Sufficient funds shall be allocated for these and other emergency needs.
Adequate supply of potable water to the workers will be made during the working hrs.
The mines department will supervise the safe working of the contractor and their employees. The working personnel will be provided with face masks, ear plugs, safety helmets and goggles in order to reduce health hazards.
The proponent will provide all necessary provisions stipulated under the Mines Act. In addition a Safety committee will be formed and manned by equal participants from Management and Workers.
Personnel Protection Equipment (PPE) will be issued to each worker. Other safety equipments shall be used according to the nature of job involved.
14 1.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
Regular monitoring of various Environmental parameters shall be carried out to ascertain the following points,
Status of air, noise, water, land pollution within the mining activity and in its vicinity;
Generate data for predictive or corrective purpose in respect of environmental; and
To assess and monitor Environmental impacts periodically.
1.13 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
The management firmly believes in the concept of safety and environmentally sustainable growth. The authorities and staff are very much concern in Environmental issues.
The management is going to develop scientifically designed green belt around the premises to mitigate air and noise pollution impacts on the surroundings.
The management proposed to monitor ambient air as per APPCB guidelines.
All the employees will be provided with personnel protective equipment
The management will provide safety training to all employees periodically and regularly.
1.14 CONCLUSION
The management of M/s Prudhvi Mineral Corporation is committed to meet all stringent norms and to safe guard environment.
